VDI - Install and use

Installing VMware Horizon Client on a UiO managed PC

At UiO the Horizon Client can be installed from Windows Software Center.

1. To access the Software Center press Windows+s and start typing “software center”, then press enter to start the application.
2. In the upper right corner of the Software Center search for “horizon”
3. Select to install the “VMware Horizon Client”.

You will now have the VMware Horizon icon on your desktop.

Installing VMware Horizon Client on your private machine

1. In order to connect to a virtual machine you need the VMware Horizon Client software. If you do not already have VMware Horizon Client installed you can download it: VMware Horizon Client
2. Open the downloaded installation file and follow the instructions to install the software.
3. Start VMware Horizon Client. You will find it in the start menu on your Windows computer, or in the Applications folder on your Mac.
4. The first time you run VMware Horizon Client you need to connect to UiO's server.
   • Click "Add Server"
   • Enter "view.uio.no" into the text field in the pop up window and click "connect"
     
     
   • Log in with your UiOusername and password.
     
      
   • If the software offers you to add shortcuts, you can simply answer "No" on Windows or "Cancel" if you are on a Mac.
      
5. You will see different desktops and applications. Both for VDI and standalone software. Double-click on the one you want to open.
   • Note that this might take some time.
6. You are now connected to a virtual UiO desktop.